Ghana, Zimbabwe hold business roundtable to boost trade and investment

Ghana and Zimbabwe have held a high-level business roundtable forum in Accra aimed at promoting trade and investment opportunities between the two countries.

The forum formed part of activities marking the three-day state visit of Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa to Ghana and brought together leading industry players and investors from both nations.

Speaking at the event, Chief Commercial Officer for Trade Facilitation at the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Ebo Kobena Quaison, encouraged the private sector to leverage the platform to explore investment opportunities in areas such as tourism, agro-processing, and digital services.

He noted that the forum offers significant potential for joint ventures, knowledge sharing, and the development of value chains that can link the two economies.

He added that the engagement is expected to foster new business partnerships and attract fresh investments.

On his part, Tafadzwa Chinamo, Chief Executive Officer of the Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency, highlighted Zimbabwe’s readiness to attract investment in key sectors, including energy, agriculture, tourism, manufacturing, and services.

The roundtable brought together captains of industry from both countries, reinforcing efforts to deepen economic cooperation and strengthen private sector collaboration between Ghana and Zimbabwe.